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Trump Hangs Up on CNN Reporter After Epstein Photo Question

Recent reports have surfaced, linking former President Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting a brief 30-second phone call between Trump and a CNN reporter. New photos show Epstein at Trump’s 1993 wedding and a 1999 Victoria’s Secret fashion event with Trump, prompting the president to abruptly hang up when questioned, dismissing the reports as “fake news.” This comes amid the White House’s efforts to address the fallout from the release of Epstein-related files, a subject that has generated both support and criticism. In response, Trump requested the release of grand jury transcripts, and the White House has announced plans to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend, further fueling the investigation.

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Trump Reacts: “You’ve Got to be Kidding Me” on Epstein Photos

Newly surfaced photos from CNN show Jeffrey Epstein at Donald Trump’s 1993 wedding to Marla Maples, sparking a reaction from the former president. Trump dismissed the report as “fake news” and has consistently distanced himself from Epstein, while also questioning the existence of related documents. The photos, taken decades ago, also show Trump and Epstein at a Harley Davidson Cafe opening, along with a 1999 video of them at a Victoria’s Secret fashion show. The White House has stated that these are out-of-context images, while Republicans Against Trump suggest that further damaging information is likely to emerge.

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FEMA Call Data Shows Unanswered Calls; Noem Calls Report “Fake News”

Following a New York Times report detailing unanswered calls to FEMA in the wake of devastating Texas floods, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem dismissed the claims as “fake news.” The report indicated that a new policy requiring Noem’s signature on contracts, which she had not yet authorized, led to call center staffing shortages. Despite these reports and FEMA’s own internal assessment of being unprepared, Noem maintained that the federal response was immediate and that the agency is being “redeployed in a new way.” This denial comes amid the administration’s stated goals of dismantling or fundamentally reforming FEMA.

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Trump Slams Critics as “Scum” After Botched Bombing Revelations

President Trump reacted strongly to reports that his strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were less effective than he claimed, attacking the media outlets that published the leaked information. Despite initially dismissing the reports as “fake news,” he conceded the intelligence community’s findings might be accurate. Trump maintained the strikes caused “total obliteration” and set Iran’s nuclear ambitions back significantly while the Defense Secretary stated the FBI is investigating the leaked information. Iran responded to the strikes by launching a missile attack on an American base in Qatar, after which Trump declared a ceasefire between the two countries, which was later restored.

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LA Troops’ Floor-Sleeping Photos: Right-Wing Denial Meets Pentagon Confirmation

We published real photos of troops sleeping on a floor in Los Angeles. Right-wing critics immediately declared them fake. The sheer audacity of the claim, given the irrefutable evidence, is stunning. These weren’t blurry images or ambiguous shots; they were clear, easily verifiable photographs depicting soldiers resting on the floor, a situation easily confirmed as real by the Pentagon.

The accusations were alarmingly detailed. Some claimed the images were AI-generated, pointing to supposed flaws in the photos as proof. Others alleged metadata manipulation, showcasing a level of technical sophistication that felt almost deliberately misleading. One prominent right-wing figure even suggested the photos originated in Afghanistan, a geographically absurd assertion.… Continue reading

Trump’s False South Africa Genocide Claim Uses Congo Images

During a White House meeting, President Trump presented evidence of alleged white South African genocide, including images from the Democratic Republic of Congo misrepresented as burial sites of white farmers and video footage of a memorial site falsely portrayed as mass graves. The video also featured inflammatory rhetoric from South African opposition politician Julius Malema, which Trump misleadingly presented as official government policy. These claims, which have circulated among far-right groups, fueled Trump’s offer of refuge to white South African farmers, a proposition that angered the South African government. The South African delegation strongly refuted the accusations.

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India Rejects Pakistan’s Jet Downings Claim as Disinformation

India’s swift dismissal of reports claiming Pakistan downed Indian fighter jets as “disinformation” is certainly noteworthy, especially considering the conflicting narratives emerging from both sides. The sheer volume of contradictory information circulating online makes it challenging to ascertain the truth, highlighting the significant role of misinformation in exacerbating the already tense situation.

The incredulity surrounding Pakistan’s claims is palpable. The rapid spread of what seems to be deliberately misleading information, particularly through the re-posting of old images and videos of unrelated aircraft crashes – even a video of a Pakistani Mirage crash being misrepresented as an Indian Rafale – fuels skepticism.… Continue reading

John Oliver’s Bold Plan: How to Actually Interview Trump

John Oliver critiques ABC’s Terry Moran for abandoning a line of questioning regarding President Trump’s claim that a deported man had an MS-13 tattoo. Oliver argues that Moran should have pressed Trump to substantiate his false claim, even if it meant delaying other questions. He suggests forcing Trump to repeatedly describe the supposedly real tattoo, highlighting its implausible features to expose the falsehood. This approach, Oliver contends, is crucial when Trump uses demonstrably false information to promote harmful narratives.

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Texas Lawmaker Admits Lie Behind “Furries in Litter Boxes” Bill

A Texas Republican lawmaker, Stan Gerdes, recently admitted he lacks evidence to support his claim that students are using litter boxes in schools. This admission follows the introduction of his bill, the “Forbidding Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Education (F.U.R.R.I.E.S) Act,” designed to supposedly curb this behavior. The entire premise of the bill, therefore, rests on a fabrication.

The lack of proof underscores the bill’s dubious foundation. Gerdes initially claimed a “furry-related incident” in a small school district, yet offered no details or supporting documentation. This absence of concrete evidence raises serious questions about the lawmaker’s motives and the bill’s true purpose.… Continue reading

Trump Denies China Trade Talk Claims, Says They Met This Morning

President Trump contradicted China’s assertion that no trade talks had occurred, stating that meetings with Chinese representatives took place earlier that day. This directly countered a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman’s claim that reports of such negotiations were “fake news.” The conflicting statements highlight the ongoing tension between the US and China despite recent suggestions from Trump and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin of potential de-escalation. These recent discussions follow the US’s imposition of significant tariffs on Chinese goods, leading to retaliatory measures from Beijing.

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